There are no doubt many differences between our Rochester and the other American Rochesters, like the ones in Iowa, Kentucky, and Missouri, to name a few. One difference that comes to mind is the iconic New England stone wall. In Rochester, we are fortunate to have an abundance of them. Driving around town they […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center is pleased to present new programs for adults and teens. Plein Air Sketching begins May 19, and Midsummer Stages begins June 28. Would you like to draw the beauty of nature around you, but aren’t sure where to begin? Join instructor Catherine Carter for an outdoor drawing class and learn […] Read more »
The Rochester Council on Aging Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, at 9:00 am. This meeting will be held at the Rochester Town Hall. The Friends of the Rochester Senior Center meeting will follow at 10:30, meeting place still to be determined. The Rochester Senior Center will be closed on Monday, April 19, in observance […] Read more »
Like many parts of Massachusetts, Rochester has quite a few areas of second-growth woods. Wood lots from the heyday of sawmills (once there were 57 mills in town), abandoned pastures, cranberry bogs, and even former house lots have reforested over time. Hidden in these woods are echoes from the past. They may be lonely grave […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Boy Scouts Troop 53 is looking for donations of the following materials for Care Packages for Mattapoisett seniors: facemasks, hand lotion, lip balm, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, combs, mouthwash, nail clippers, bar soap, shampoo, bed socks, glasses cleaning cloths, hand sanitizer (pocket size or bigger bottles), tissues (pocket size or small boxes), disinfectant cleaning […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center has awarded prizes to four students in the current “High School Student Art Show.” The exhibition committee based its decisions on the following: skill and technique, overall presentation, creative use of medium, written artist statement, and how closely the work aligned with the show’s prospectus, “Exploring life during and after COVID: […] Read more »
Calling all grade 3-7 young scientists! Do you like to do science experiments? Make up potions? Watch a solution change colors? Launch rockets? If so, please join the scientists at SEED, Inc. for a virtual program with the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. You can register to pick up a full science kit that will have […] Read more »
Beginning April 8, the Elizabeth Taber Library will be open by appointment every Thursday. Book your timeslot for in-person browsing or computer use between 11:00 am –3:45 pm. Curbside pick-up is still available through the library, with new extended pick up hours on Tuesdays. Curbside pick-up is available Tuesday, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Wednesday, 12:00 pm […] Read more »
Captain Judah Hathaway, born in 1832, began his maritime career in 1849 at the age of 17. He shipped aboard the whaler Hickley under Captain Alan Besse. They sailed around Cape Horn and were at sea for four years. Having worked his way up to first mate, he sailed from Marion on the schooner Admiral Blake. During the […] Read more »
The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presented over 130 virtual and in-person concerts and programs between March 20, 2020 and March 21, 2021. These events included a wide range of musical and educational programming featuring the musicians and staff of the orchestra. Musical performances varied widely, including musicians livestreaming from their homes, masked cellists playing […] Read more »